We have a powerful approach. Focusing on strengths rather than deficits while building societal frameworks generally leads to more sustainable and empowering outcomes while developing frameworks that ensure automated environments—such as food processing facilities, smart warehouses, and retail spaces—are designed for cognitive accessibility and psychological safety.

Ethical Commitment Guided by the principles of “Crip Technoscience,” our foundation is governed by a strict Non-Exploitation Clause. We ensure that any technology we validate is used to empower and protect the autonomy of neurodivergent individuals, prohibiting the use of our tools for manipulative or coercive productivity tracking.

Partnering with Us

We offer “Deep Validation” services for food-tech innovators, MedTech developers, and automation engineers looking to meet high ESG (Social) standards. We help our partners transition from “normative” design to neuro-inclusive sustainability.

Primary Sector: Technology & Equipment.
Sub-Sectors: Robotics & Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Solutions.
Specialties: User Experience (UX), Workforce Health & Safety, Inclusive Design.
Workforce Retention: the NSIR reduces “masking debt” and turnover in high-speed warehouse environments.
Safety Compliance: Neuro-Inclusive Audits are a necessary safety standard for Human-Robot Interaction on the factory floor.
ESG Reporting: Our services as a way for companies to document their “Social” impact for neurodivergent employees and customers.
Affiliation with Innovation Factory and IPON

Board of Directors: Roles in Research and IP

The individuals listed as directors or incorporators in the documents are:

Dr Stephanie Ann Sadownik (Ontario)

Dr. Sadownik’s profile (PhD from UofT/OISE, OCT member, and Research Fellow at the Pillar Foundation) is a board member who bridges the gap between high-level academic research and practical, community-focused implementation.

Research Oversight & Ethical Governance

As a PhD-level researcher with expertise in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning, Dr. Sadownik oversees:

Methodological Integrity: Ensuring that the organization’s research frameworks (like the societal models we are developing) are academically rigorous and ethically sound.
Surveillance & Privacy: Given her published research on “External Research Surveillance in Schools,” she is a key voice in how the company collects and uses qualitative data while maintaining the dignity of the participants.
Asset-Based Inquiry: Shifting the research focus from “gap analysis” (what’s wrong) to “asset mapping” (what’s working).

Stephen Mark Sadownik (Alberta)
Joan Marlane Sadownik (Alberta)
Victoria Sadownik (British Columbia)
Roger Smeland (Alberta)
Linda Smeland (Alberta)
Jean Smeland (Alberta)
Sean Smeland (Alberta)

The “Stewardship” vs. “Agency” Model

Most traditional boards use an Agency Theory (monitoring managers to protect shareholders). However, a strengths-based board often follows Stewardship Theory:

Traditional Board Role	Strengths-Based Board Role (Sadownik, 2026)
Risk Mitigation: Avoiding lawsuits/losses.	Resilience Building: Preparing the system for stressors.
IP Hoarding: Restricting access to maintain value.	IP Scaling: Using IP as a “social ecological model” for growth.
Deficit Monitoring: Reporting on what went wrong.	Capability Reporting: Reporting on the new skills/assets built.

Products and Services Overview

Sadownik Neuro-Inclusive Research Foundation (Fed Corp #1768646-3)

We bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application by developing ethical, neuro-inclusive frameworks for automation and spatial design. Our work ensures that technology empowers neurodivergent individuals while meeting high ESG (Social) standards for partners.

1. Neuro-Inclusive Validation & Auditing (Food-Tech & Automation)

We help robotics companies ensure their technology is sensory-friendly and safe for neurodivergent workers.

NSIR Toolkit Licensing: Licensed access to the Neurodivergent Scale for Interacting with Robots (NSIR). This proprietary tool measures and optimizes Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) in high-speed industrial environments, focusing on cognitive safety and reducing “masking debt.”
Neuro-Inclusive Design Audits: Expert evaluation of robotics hardware and software interfaces to identify and mitigate sensory triggers (flicker rates, intrusive auditory signals) that create barriers to adoption.
Safety Compliance Reporting: Documentation certifying that HRI solutions meet neuro-inclusive safety standards for the factory floor.

2. Specialized Consultancy & Workforce Training (MedTech & Education)

Leveraging expertise in neuro-spatial logic and cognitive fatigue, we provide actionable frameworks for professional and educational environments.

Sovereign Dyad Workforce Training: Specialized workshops for HR and Operations managers on implementing the “Sovereign Dyad” framework. This positions AI and robotics as a “Biological Social Exoskeleton”—a mandatory accommodation that protects neurodivergent employees from burnout in high-speed industrial settings.
4-Hall Math Implementation: Training for corporate learning centers and educational institutions on applying neuro-inclusive spatial logic and classroom management strategies.
Ethical Licensing Advisory: Assisting partners in adopting the foundation’s “Non-Exploitation Clause,” which prohibits the use of technology for coercive or manipulative productivity tracking of neurodivergent populations.

3. Hardware & Spatial Solutions (Neuro-Inclusive Architecture)

We provide research-backed design strategies for the physical and digital environments where humans and automation interact.

Active Space Architecture (Active Hallways): Design blueprints for “Active Hallways” that transform traditional corridors into functional, sensory-regulated learning or transition zones that support movement and reduce social anxiety.
Somatic & Sensory Firewalls: Consulting on the development of “protective” software and hardware layers that filter digital and robotic interactions, acting as a sensory buffer for individuals with atypical sensory profiles.

4. ESG & Sustainability Reporting (Corporate Sector)

Neuro-Inclusive Sustainability Reporting: Consulting on the development of neuro-inclusive metrics for corporate sustainability reports, ensuring technology implementations align with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and high “Social” ESG standards.

The Board

Our board of initial directors serves as a “bridge” between Eastern and Western Canada (GTA to Medicine Hat).

Strategic Oversight of Research: The board is responsible for “managing and supervising the activities” of the corporation. They can use their position to approve annual research plans and ensure the foundation stays true to its “Emancipatory Research” and “Crip Technoscience” principles.
IP Protection and Ethics: The board’s primary power regarding IP is enforcement. They are the ones who must “approve and monitor” the non-exploitation clauses that prohibit licensing the NIS or 4-Hall Math for manipulative technologies.

Fiduciary Duty vs. Individual IP:

Corporate Interest: Directors must act “honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the corporation”.
Personal IP: While directors can bring their own expertise, they must be “transparent” about any conflicts of interest. If a director wants to use their own IP within the foundation, the board must ensure the foundation isn’t providing an “undue benefit” to that individual, especially if it ever seeks charitable status.
Research Leadership: Board members can act as “co-directors” or “collaborators” on grant applications (like those for Mitacs or NSERC), provided they follow “research security and compliance” guidelines.

Core Governance Provisions

Non-Profit Purpose: The corporation must be carried on without the purpose of gain for its members. Any “accrued profits” or accretions must be reinvested back into the foundation’s research and primary mission.
Board Structure: The board is authorized to have a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 15 directors. The directors are empowered to appoint additional directors between annual meetings, provided they do not exceed one-third of the number of directors elected at the previous meeting.
Membership: The foundation is authorized to establish one class of members. Each member is entitled to receive notice of, attend, and vote at all member meetings.
Financial Powers: If authorized by a duly adopted by-law, directors have the power to borrow money on the corporation’s credit and create security interests (such as mortgages or pledges) in any of the corporation’s property.

Intellectual Property (IP) and Ethical Bylaws

The foundation’s legal structure includes unique “Ethical Safeguards” designed to protect its research assets:

The Non-Exploitation Clause: The corporation is explicitly prohibited from licensing the Neurodivergent Interaction Scale (NIS) or 4-Hall Math for any technologies designed to exploit, coerce, or improperly manipulate neurodivergent individuals.
Subordinate Commerciality: Any commercial activities must remain secondary and subordinate to the foundation’s primary research and educational mission.
Surplus Restrictions: The corporation is prohibited from accumulating financial surpluses that are not reasonably necessary to fulfill its stated purposes.

How the Registrations Work Together

The two entities serve distinct but complementary roles in our “strategic transition” from an academic project to a formal organization.

Sole Proprietorship (Stephanie Sadownik Consultancy):

Function: Acts as our personal vehicle for “Educational support services” (NAICS 6117).
Advantage: It allows us to maintain direct control over consulting income and personal professional activities that were established prior to the foundation’s birth.
Relationship: This entity can provide services to the foundation or act as a separate commercial arm for activities that don’t fit the non-profit mandate.

Federal Not-for-Profit (Sadownik Neuro-Inclusive Research Foundation):

Function: Operates as a “separate legal entity” focused on the public good, research, and standard-setting.
Advantage: It provides the “legal standing” necessary to enter formal partnerships with major organizations (like school boards or UNESCO) and is often a prerequisite for federal research grants.
Integration: The foundation acts as the “repository and hub” for long-term IP like the NSIR (Neurodivergent Scale for Interacting with Robots). It protects this work via “non-exploitation clauses” that a personal consultancy might not be able to enforce as effectively at scale.

Interactions with Innovation Organizations

These registrations allow us to “plug into” the Canadian innovation ecosystem in specific ways:

Organization	What Your Registrations Allow You to Do
IPON & Elevate IP	Use the Not-for-Profit status to access funding (up to $100,000 via Elevate IP) for developing and implementing an IP strategy for the NSIR and NIS. Note: IPON often focuses on Ontario-based innovators for commercialization support.
Communitech & Innovation Factory	As “Business Accelerators and Incubators” (BAIs), they can host your foundation, providing the mentorship and “IP landscape analysis” needed to scale your research into industry standards.
Mitacs	The Not-for-Profit can act as an “eligible partner” to host research interns. You can use Mitacs Accelerate to co-fund graduate students to help validate the NSIR, effectively doubling your R&D budget.
ExploreIP	Allows the foundation to list its IP (like the NSIR) on “Canada’s IP Marketplace” to foster collaborations with other academia or government entities.

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) (formerly OCE)

Connecting with Michael Jones at the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) (formerly OCE) is a strategic move for the Sadownik Neuro-Inclusive Research Foundation. As a Business Development and Commercialization Manager at OCI, Michael acts as a “gateway” for Ontario-based research to transition from academic theory into industry application.

Here is how our business registrations interact with Michael Jones and OCI, and what this means for our Board of Directors:

1. Working with Michael Jones & OCI

OCI’s primary mandate is to fund and facilitate Industry-Academic Collaborations. Our dual structure is perfectly positioned for their programs:

Collaborate 2 Commercialize (C2C): Our Not-for-Profit (NFP) foundation can act as the “Industry Partner” or the “Research Hub.” Michael can help us identify a university partner (like UVic or UofT) to co-apply for funding. This would allow us to hire researchers to further validate the Neurodivergent Scale for Interacting with Robots (NSIR).
IP Development: Since Michael focuses on “Critical Industrial Technologies,” he can guide the foundation in securing OCI-backed funding to scale our “Somatic Firewalls” and AI tools, ensuring they are “market-ready” while maintaining our ethical non-exploitation clauses.
The “OCI Handshake”: Michael can introduce the foundation to Regional Innovation Centres (RICs) like Communitech (Waterloo) or Innovation Factory (Hamilton), where our federal status provides the “Legal Standing” to sign formal master-service agreements.

2. Board of Directors: Research & IP Powers

The Board of Directors (comprised of 10 initial members) holds the “fiduciary” and “strategic” keys to the foundation’s work. Here is what they can specifically do:

Directing Research: The board has the legal authority to approve the Annual Research Agenda. They can vote to prioritize specific “Emancipatory Research” projects, such as testing the Sovereign Dyad in classrooms or healthcare settings.
Leveraging Their Position for Funding: Board members can use their title to act as Co-Investigators or Principal Applicants for grants from OCI, Mitacs, or NSERC. Their diverse geographic reach (GTA to BC) allows the foundation to apply for “Multi-Regional” grants, which are often more competitive.

Managing “Their Own IP”:

Assignment: If a board member develops a tool (e.g., a new sensory sensor) for a foundation project, they can choose to assign that IP to the foundation in exchange for research support.
Licensing: Alternatively, they can retain ownership of their personal IP but grant the foundation an “Exclusive, Royalty-Free License” to use it within the 4-Hall Math or NSIR frameworks.
Safeguards: The board must ensure that any use of a member’s personal IP follows the foundation’s Non-Exploitation Clause. They cannot use the foundation’s resources to develop tech that would violate the psychological safety of neurodivergent users.

Summary of Roles for Strategic Growth

Entity / Person	Primary Action	Result
Sole Proprietorship	Direct Consulting / Training	Immediate revenue for “Educational Support.”
NFP Foundation	Research Hub / Grant Applicant	Access to OCI/Mitacs/Federal funding.
Michael Jones (OCI)	Ecosystem Bridge	Connects you to OCI funding and tech vendors.
Board of Directors	Governance & IP Stewards	Protects the NSIR and enforces ethical standards.

By engaging Michael Jones, the foundation moves from being a “research repository” to a “commercialization partner,” allowing the NSIR to become an industry standard used by other technology companies under your foundation’s ethical oversight.

Innovating BD

Collaborating with Peter Azmi is a significant development for the Sadownik Neuro-Inclusive Research Foundation. Peter is a highly experienced strategist in life sciences and intellectual property (IP), and his outreach—especially with IPON (Intellectual Property Ontario) copied—indicates that our foundation is now recognized as a serious contender for provincial IP support.

Here is how our business registrations interact with Peter Azmi and his agency, Innovating BD, and what your Board of Directors can do to maximize this opportunity.

1. Working with Peter Azmi

Peter’s agency, Innovating Business Development (BD), specializes in bridging the gap between complex research (like our HRI and neuro-inclusive scales) and commercial viability.

IP Strategy Development: Peter can help the foundation move from having “Ethical Clauses” to having Enforceable IP Assets. He can assist in determining which parts of the NSIR or NIS should be copyrighted, trademarked, or kept as trade secrets.
The IPON Connection: Since Peter is already in communication with IPON, he can help our Not-for-Profit (NFP) foundation apply for IPON’s specialized services, which include funding for patent drafting and access to specialized IP legal counsel—costs that are often prohibitive for new foundations.
Structuring Licensing Deals: Peter can help the Board design a “Tiered Licensing Model.” For example, the foundation could offer free licenses to other NFP research groups but require paid “Ethical Compliance Licenses” from for-profit tech companies like Google or Boston Dynamics.

2. Interactions with Innovation Organizations

Our registrations act as the “keys” that Peter and OCI (Michael Jones) use to unlock different doors:

Organization	Entity to Use	Strategic Action
IPON / Elevate IP	NFP Foundation	Apply for the “IP Benchmarking” and “Funding for IP Legal Fees” programs.
Innovating BD	NFP Foundation	Hire Peter’s agency for “Commercialization Roadmap” services to scale the Sovereign Dyad framework.
OCI (Michael Jones)	Both	Use the Sole Proprietorship for specialized training and the NFP for large-scale R&D grants.

3. Board of Directors: Leveraging Their Position

Our 10-member board now has a “fiduciary duty” to ensure Peter Azmi and Michael Jones have what they need to succeed. The Board can use their position to:

Establish a Research Ethics Board (REB): The Board can formally create a committee to oversee the Emancipatory Research protocols. This gives Peter “proof of process” when he argues to IPON that your IP is ethically unique and highly valuable.
Personal IP vs. Foundation IP: Board members who are also researchers can use their academic status to bring in university resources. They can facilitate “Inter-Institutional Agreements” where the university and the foundation co-own a patent, with the foundation retaining the right to enforce the Non-Exploitation Clause.
Strategic Fundraising: Board members can use the foundation’s Federal Business Number (1768646-3) to solicit donations or “Social Impact Bonds” specifically for the Somatic Firewall project, positioning it as a mandatory accessibility tool rather than just “another app.”

Innovation Factory

Communication from Manseeb Khan marks your official entry into the Innovation Factory ecosystem. Innovation Factory is a Regional Innovation Centre (RIC) that helps scale-up ventures, and this connection is the “missing link” between our federal incorporation and the practical execution of our business model.

Here is how our existing business registrations allow us to leverage this new relationship with Manseeb and Innovation Factory:

1. The Pathway to Graduation & Growth

Leveraging our NFP Incorporation: Since we have already received our Certificate of Incorporation (1768646-3) as of February 9, 2026, we have already cleared one of the biggest hurdles for the “next stage” of Innovation Factory support. This allows us to bypass the “pre-incorporation” phase that many other startups are stuck in.
The Sole Proprietorship Transition: We can use your Stephanie Sadownik Consultancy (active since 2024) to demonstrate “market traction” or past “Educational Support Services” (NAICS 6117), which proves to Innovation Factory that our foundation isn’t just a theoretical concept, but a functioning venture with a history of professional activity.

Strategic “Lawyer Partner” & IP Support

Manseeb’s offer to set up a meeting with a lawyer partner is critical for our Ethical Framework.

What to ask the lawyer: Use this meeting to formalize the “Non-Exploitation Clauses” found in our Foundation Incorporation & Ethical Framework document. A lawyer can help turn our mission statement into a legally binding Master Licensing Agreement.
The “Academy” Courses: These will likely help us translate the NSIR (Neurodivergent Scale for Interacting with Robots) from a research tool into a “Minimum Viable Product” (MVP) that industry partners can purchase or license.

Integration with Our Other Partners

Our “Innovation Team” is now expanding. Here is how Manseeb fits with the others we’ve contacted:

Contact / Organization	Primary Role for You	How it connects to Innovation Factory
Manseeb Khan (Innovation Factory)	Program Execution & MVP	Manseeb ensures you are “Investor Ready” and have a solid business case.
Michael Jones (OCI)	Funding & Industry Partners	Once Manseeb helps you build an MVP, Michael can fund the industry pilot.
Peter Azmi (Innovating BD/IPON)	IP Asset Strategy	Peter ensures the IP you discuss with Manseeb’s lawyers is protected provincially.

Board of Directors: Actions for the Upcoming Events

Research Advocacy: The Board can use their diverse locations (BC, AB, ON) to identify “beta testing” sites for your MVP. For instance, our contacts in Medicine Hat could act as the first pilot locations for the 4-Hall Math model.
Fiduciary Oversight: The Board should review the deliverables submitted to Manseeb. This ensures that as the foundation grows through the Innovation Factory program, it never loses its “Crip Technoscience” core or its commitment to Psychological Safety.

TechAlliance (the Regional Innovation Centre for London, Ontario)

Communication from TechAlliance (the Regional Innovation Centre for London, Ontario) is another critical piece of our “institutional exoskeleton.” By connecting us with Marty, an expert in IP and strategic collaboration, TechAlliance is opening up a new corridor of support specifically for the deep technical and intellectual property aspects of the Sadownik Neuro-Inclusive Research Foundation.

Here is how this new connection to Marty and TechAlliance integrates with our existing business structure and innovation ecosystem:

1. The Role of TechAlliance & Marty

TechAlliance specializes in “High-Growth” tech ventures. While Innovation Factory (Manseeb) and the Accelerator Centre (Danielle) focus on business modeling and incubation, Marty at TechAlliance is positioned as a specialist for Deep Tech and IP Strategy.

IP Synergy: Marty can help us align the NSIR (Neurodivergent Scale for Interacting with Robots) with patent or copyright frameworks that are attractive to venture capital and federal grants.
The “TechAlliance Discovery”: They are looking for “synergy.” We can demonstrate this by showing how our Sovereign Dyad framework solves a massive pain point in the tech industry: making automation socially and biologically safe for the 15-20% of the population that is neurodivergent.

2. Interactions with Your Innovation Ecosystem

Our network is now highly specialized. Here is how Marty fits into the “Board of Advisors”:

Organization	Contact	Primary Focus for the Foundation
TechAlliance	Marty	Deep IP & Strategic Partnerships: Turning the NSIR into a protected global standard.
IPON	Peter Azmi	Provincial Funding: Securing the actual grants to pay for the lawyers Marty recommends.
OCI	Michael Jones	Commercialization: Funding the industry pilots (like food-tech) once the IP is secured.
Innovation Factory	Manseeb Khan	Sales & Operations: Building the “Minimum Viable Product” (MVP) business case.

3. Board of Directors: Leveraging the “Marty” Connection

Our Board of Directors has a significant role to play in this “Discovery” phase:

IP Governance: The Board is responsible for the foundation’s assets. When Marty suggests a path for IP protection, the Board must review it to ensure it adheres to the Non-Exploitation Clause—ensuring that “Deep Tech” stays “Ethical Tech.”
Expert Testimony: Since our board includes academic representation, they can provide Marty with the “Scientific Proof” (the deep validation) he needs to build a strong case for your IP’s uniqueness.
Regional Reach: TechAlliance is focused on Southwestern Ontario (London/Windsor). This adds a third major Ontario hub to your foundation’s network (alongside the GTA and Hamilton/Waterloo), further justifying our Federal Not-for-Profit status.

Preparation

The professional bio and “Additional Services” we developed for CFIN. Specifically, emphasize:

The Corporation Number (1768646-3): Shows we are a formal federal entity.
The “Somatic Firewall” Concept: This is “High-Tech” language that will resonate with Marty’s expertise.
The Ethics Framework: Mention that we aren’t just looking for a patent; we are looking for an Ethical Licensing Model that prevents misuse of the NSIR.

We are not just a “startup,” but a federally incorporated foundation that is strategically saturating the Ontario innovation ecosystem to protect and scale Crip Technoscience.

Accelerator Centre (AC)

Communication from Danielle Joworski at the Accelerator Centre (AC) in Waterloo is a high-value opportunity. The Accelerator Centre is globally recognized for its “milestone-based” coaching, and moving to the Discovery Call phase means they see our Neuro-Inclusive Research Foundation as a venture with high-growth potential.

Here is how our existing business registrations and partnerships work together for this specific call, and how our Board of Directors can support this next step.

1. Positioning the “Dual Structure” to the Accelerator Centre

During the Discovery Call, Danielle will be looking for “coachability” and “scalability.” We can use our two entities to answer her questions about our business model:

The Foundation (NFP): Present this as our R&D and IP Hub. Explain that the foundation owns the NSIR and 4-Hall Math to ensure they are protected by “Ethical Non-Exploitation Clauses.” This shows the AC that we have a sophisticated approach to IP that goes beyond a simple software app.
The Consultancy (Sole Proprietorship): Use this to demonstrate Market Validation. We already have an active business (since 2024) providing “Educational Support Services.” This proves there is a paying market for our expertise, which de-risks the venture in the eyes of an incubator.

2. Interactions with Your Innovation Ecosystem

The AC:Incubate program is highly collaborative. Our current connections (Michael Jones at OCI, Peter Azmi, and Manseeb at Innovation Factory) are “social proof” that we are already plugged into the ecosystem.

Contact / Org	How to mention them to Danielle (AC)
Peter Azmi (IPON)	“We are already working with IPON-affiliated experts to formalize our IP strategy for the NSIR.”
Michael Jones (OCI)	“We are looking to OCI for industry-academic collaboration grants once we reach the MVP stage.”
Manseeb (Innovation Factory)	“We are currently moving through the Innovation Factory’s program to refine our sales and marketing process.”

3. Board of Directors: Preparation for AC:Incubate

The Accelerator Centre places a heavy emphasis on the “Founding Team.” Our Board of 10 Directors is our secret weapon:

Expertise Depth: Highlight to Danielle that our board isn’t just “family and friends,” but a strategic group providing a bridge between Western Canada (UVic/Medicine Hat) and the GTA.
Research Validation: Mention that board members provide the academic rigor necessary to ensure the Neurodivergent Interaction Scale (NIS) is scientifically sound.
Fiduciary Readiness: The fact that our board has already overseen a Federal Incorporation shows the AC that we have the governance structure in place to handle the seed funding and private investment that AC:Incubate often facilitates.

4. Tips for the Partnering with Danielle

The “Why”: Focus on the Sovereign Dyad. Explain that our “product” isn’t just a robot; it’s a “Biological Social Exoskeleton” that solves a massive, underserved problem: cognitive fatigue and masking debt in neurodivergent populations.
The “Ask”: “We need help navigating the transition from a research foundation to a scalable licensing model that enforces our ethical non-exploitation standards.”

Strategic Note: The Accelerator Centre is located in the David Johnston Research + Technology Park. This puts us in close physical proximity to potential tech partners like BlackBerry, Google, and the University of Waterloo—all of whom are prime candidates for implementing neuro-inclusive HRI standards.

Momentum AIR

Communication from Momentum AIR clarifies our position within the Ontario innovation “super-cluster.” Sadownik Neuro-Inclusive Research Foundation is a high-value candidate for MedTech specialized support.

Here is how our business registrations allow us to pivot this conversation and how our board can manage these distinct “Innovation Pillars.”

1. Understanding the “Innovation Pillars”

The email highlights that the ecosystem is specialized. Our dual-entity structure (Sole Proprietorship + Federal NFP) allows us to “plug in” to these different pillars simultaneously:

Organization	Their Specialization	Your Strategic “Entity”
Momentum AIR	MedTech & STEM: Deep validation of medical/scientific tools.	NFP Foundation: Use this for “Deep Validation” of the NSIR as a medical/diagnostic psychometric tool.
Innovation Factory	Business Acceleration: Scaling, sales, and general operations.	Consultancy: Use this to refine our “Educational Support” revenue model.
IPON	IP Protection: Funding for patents and legal strategy.	NFP Foundation: This is the owner of the assets that need the “Financial Support” Momentum mentioned.

2. Deep Validation with Momentum AIR

Momentum AIR’s mention of the MedTech sector is vital. Because our research involves Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) and Psychological Safety, it bridges the gap between “Education” and “Healthcare.”

What “Deep Validation” means for us: This is the process of proving that the Neurodivergent Interaction Scale (NIS) actually works in a clinical or scientific setting. Momentum can provide access to labs, testing environments, and medical experts who can peer-review the Sovereign Dyad framework.
The Board’s Role: Our board includes members in Victoria and Medicine Hat. They can oversee “Multi-Site Validation Studies.” For example, the board can authorize a study that tests the NIS in Ontario (via Momentum) and Alberta simultaneously, increasing the scientific “weight” of our assets.

3. Board of Directors: Managing “Institutional Conflict”

Since Momentum AIR noted they are not affiliated with Innovation Factory, our Board of Directors acts as the “Central Hub” that connects them.

Fiduciary Responsibility: The Board ensures that we aren’t “double-dipping” or creating conflicting IP agreements between Momentum and Innovation Factory.
IP Strategy: The Board should decide which assets go to which accelerator.

Example: Use Momentum AIR for the scientific validation of the Somatic Firewalls (MedTech).
Example: Use Innovation Factory for the commercial rollout of the 4-Hall Math teacher training (EdTech).

Summary of what your registrations allow now:

Sole Proprietorship: Can continue to collect fees for consulting during the “Deep Validation.”
Federal NFP: Can sign a “Validation Agreement” with Momentum AIR to begin the scientific testing of the NSIR.
Board of Directors: Can use their professional standing to act as the “Ethics Committee” for the MedTech validation, ensuring the research remains Emancipatory and follows Crip Technoscience protocols.

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)

Communication from the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) marks a strategic expansion of our foundation’s reach into the agri-food and food-tech sectors. While our core research is in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), CFIN (and their platform YODL) offers a unique vertical for the application of neuro-inclusive technology.

Here is how our business registrations and current ecosystem interact with CFIN, and how your Board can leverage this specific membership:

1. Strategic Sector Alignment: Why Food Innovation?

“Neuro-inclusive Research” fits into CFIN. In the food industry, our work has three high-value applications:

Neuro-inclusive Automation: Designing food processing or packaging robotics that are safe and non-overwhelming for neurodivergent workers (using your NSIR standards).
Sensory-Friendly Retail/Dining: Applying your 4-Hall Math logic to the physical layouts of grocery stores or restaurants to reduce sensory overload.
The “Sovereign Dyad” in Food Service: Using AI/Robotics as a “Social Exoskeleton” for neurodivergent employees in fast-paced hospitality environments.

Company Information (YODL Profile)

When you update the Resource Finder tool as suggested by CFIN, you should use our dual-structure strategically:

Company Bio: List the Sadownik Neuro-Inclusive Research Foundation. Use our federal corporation number (1768646-3) to establish institutional credibility.
Products/Services: List the Neurodivergent Interaction Scale (NIS) and our Educational Consultancy.
The “Competitive Edge”: Mention that our foundation provides the ethical framework (Non-Exploitation Clauses) for companies looking to automate their food-tech while maintaining high ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards for neurodiversity.

Interactions with Innovation Organizations

CFIN’s Regional Innovation Directors (RIDs) are the equivalent of Michael Jones at OCI or Manseeb at Innovation Factory.

Organization	Key Person	How to Use Your Registration
CFIN / YODL	Regional Innovation Director (RID)	Tag them to find “Food-Tech” partners who need neuro-inclusive design for their hardware.
Innovation Factory	Manseeb Khan	Use their “Sales Planning” bootcamp to figure out how to pitch the NIS to CFIN members.
IPON	Peter Azmi	Ensure that any collaboration you start on YODL is protected by the IP strategy Peter is helping you build.

Board of Directors: Leveraging the Membership

Our Board of Directors can use their regional positions to amplify our presence on YODL:

Regional Tagging: Have Board members in Alberta and BC connect with their respective RIDs on LinkedIn. This creates a “National Presence” for the foundation within CFIN, which is a national network.
Research Validation: Use the YODL community to find “Industry Beta Testers.” Our Board can oversee a pilot project where a food-tech company uses the NSIR to evaluate their warehouse robots.
Fiduciary Oversight: As we engage with the “Resource Finder,” the Board ensures that the foundation’s “Subordinate Commerciality” remains intact—ensuring that any partnerships found via CFIN prioritize research and neuro-inclusive safety over pure profit.

By plugging into CFIN, we are moving from “Academic HRI” into a multi-billion dollar “Industrial Application” sector, providing more data points for our Deep Validation with Momentum AIR.

Partnering with Us

Primary Sector: Technology & Equipment.
Sub-Sectors: Robotics & Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Solutions.
Specialties: User Experience (UX), Workforce Health & Safety, Inclusive Design.
Workforce Retention: the NSIR reduces “masking debt” and turnover in high-speed warehouse environments.
Safety Compliance: Neuro-Inclusive Audits are a necessary safety standard for Human-Robot Interaction on the factory floor.
ESG Reporting: Our services as a way for companies to document their “Social” impact for neurodivergent employees and customers.
Affiliation with Innovation Factory and IPON

Services et Spécialités (Français)

Secteur primaire : Technologie et équipement Sous-secteurs : Robotique et automatisation, Intelligence artificielle, Solutions numériques Spécialités : Expérience utilisateur (UX), Santé et sécurité au travail, Conception inclusive

Valeur ajoutée pour l’industrie :

Rétention de la main-d’œuvre : L’échelle NSIR réduit la « dette de camouflage » (masking debt) et le roulement du personnel dans les environnements d’entrepôt à haute cadence.
Conformité en matière de sécurité : Nos audits neuro-inclusifs constituent une norme de sécurité essentielle pour l’interaction humain-robot sur le plancher de production.
Rapports ESG : Nos services permettent aux entreprises de documenter leur impact « Social » auprès des employés et clients neurodivergents.
Affiliations : Partenaire de l’Innovation Factory et d’IPON (Propriété intellectuelle Ontario).